South High
Reported Enrollment
1,841
students
District
Torrance Unified
County Context Score
54/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy., Torrance, CA, 90505
School District
Torrance Unified
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 063942006573
- District ID
- 0639420
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,841 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
South High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Los Angeles County has 2,233 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 32 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What South High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Torrance Unified, Los Angeles County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for South High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Torrance Unified.
1,841 students
South High reports 1,841 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 507 other high schools in Los Angeles County with enrollment data, 429 report fewer students and 78 report more. The peer median is 513 students.
508 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 514 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
32 district schools
Torrance Unified lists 17 primary, 8 middle, 6 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
17
Middle
8
High
6
Other
1
Nearby context inside Torrance Unified
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School Profile FAQ
Is South High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Torrance Unified.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for South High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the South High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare South High with nearby schools?
South High should be compared with 508 high schools in Los Angeles County, plus other schools in Torrance Unified. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for South High?
Before using South High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Torrance Unified.
Part of Torrance Unified
South High is one of 32 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 21,636 students across 31 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
32
Reported Enrollment
21,636
31 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Jefferson Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Edward J. Richardson Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- John Adams ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Anza ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Arlington ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Joseph Arnold ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Calle Mayor Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Evelyn Carr ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Casimir Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Edison ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Los Angeles County Schools
County Context Score
54/100
County-level composite across 2233 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.